WorldAt least 21 children, 39 women and two paramedics were among those killed in the latest attacks on Hezbollah on Monday.
Norwegian chicken farm starts certified halal production
Norway"We want to make the chicken market accessible to more consumers", says Norsk Kylling.
Meet Nextcloud – the collaboration platform that fully replaces Microsoft 365
TechNow the license-free and open alternative can offer your company full control over your document management, communication and related services.
Rapper charged with sex trafficking
WorldAmong other things, Sean "Diddy" Combs is accused of drugging victims and filming the abuse.
Volvo’s electric truck sales stall – invests heavily in combustion engines
TechVolvo sees hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines as an important part of the future of heavy transportation, with commercial launches planned before the end of the decade.
A vibrant garden day with special guests at Bäckaskog Castle
CultureThe garden day at Bäckaskog Castle offered everything from inspiring panel discussions to a wide range of exhibitors, along with the "flower king" Karl Fredrik's poetic readings.
Israel shuts down media channel Al-Jazeera in the West Bank
WorldSoldiers stormed into the channel's offices - spreading "untrue content" according to the occupying forces.
US analyst: Hypocrisy alert as US spends billions on global influence campaign against China
World"Somehow it’s a crime when Russia does it to us, but good 'information ops' when we want to discredit Beijing’s Belt & Road initiatives worldwide", writes Marcus Stanley at The Quincy Institute.
Excessive internet use on the rise among Finnish girls
Finland"It is difficult to say for sure why girls' excessive use of the Internet has increased significantly. One possible reason is that girls are using social media more".
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
District heating prices soar in Sweden
EconomyWhile the national average price increase is 15.2%, prices have risen by more than 30% in many municipalities.
After the pager attacks – Israel launches airstrikes against Lebanon
WorldTwo days after the devastating pager attacks in Lebanon, Israel launched airstrikes against southern Lebanon in what was described as a "new phase" in the conflict with Hezbollah.
Chinese hotels ban electric vehicles from parking garages
WorldIn the first half of 2023, electric vehicles accounted for more than 500 battery fires.
Amnesty chief on Lebanon pager blasts: “Sinister dystopian nightmare”
World"A flagrant disregard for the right to life and for the laws of armed conflict", the human rights organization said after over 30 people were killed and thousands wounded in Lebanon and Syria by exploding electronic devices.
Watch the elephant outsmart an electric fence
EnvironmentThe elephant solves the electric fence puzzle.
Sweden’s Supreme Court: Media cannot be forced to share material from riots
SwedenMedia are not obliged to disclose material from the riots in Rosengård in 2023, the Supreme Court rules.
Portugal hit by widespread fires
EuropeSeveral of the fires were set, according to Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, who promises tough "repressive action" against such crimes "committed in the name of particular interests".
Hillary Clinton: Spreading “Russian propaganda” should lead to prosecution
World"Republicans go to the floor of the Congress and they parrot Russian talking points", Hillary Clinton fired off on American television.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Microsoft: New monitoring feature will not be uninstallable
TechControversial AI feature Recall should not be an "on-off feature" in Windows, according to Microsoft CEO Brandon LeBlanc.
Netherlands seeks exemption from EU asylum rules
EuropeWants to strengthen its own control over the country's asylum policy.
Google wins EU court case over market dominance allegations
EconomyThe US tech giant was accused of abusing its dominant position in the advertising market - and escaped a €1.49 billion fine.
German train conductors exempt from inspecting foreigners’ tickets
EuropeRailway company gives staff dispensation - deplores migrants' behavior on public transport.
Icelanders would vote for Harris
Iceland96% of Icelandic women say they prefer Kamala Harris to Donald Trump.
Snowden on Lebanon pager blasts: “Indistinguishable from terrorism”
WorldThe US whistleblower describes the mass bombings in Lebanon, allegedly carried out by Israeli intelligence, as "a horrific precedent".
Woman becomes first Norwegian astronaut
ScienceThe SpaceX mission will be the first to fly over both polar regions.
Mossad suspected of planting explosives in Hezbollah pagers
WorldIsraeli intelligence is believed to be behind Tuesday's wave of explosions that reportedly injured thousands of people in Lebanon.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
Meta confirms use of 16 years of user data in training new AI model
TechHowever, the EU and Brazil are exempt from data scraping.
Swedish Enforcement Authority warns: “A family with children is evicted every day”
Economy"It is deeply worrying that the number of children affected by evictions remains at such a high level. Every child affected by an eviction is in a very vulnerable situation"
Children’s nature connection linked to parents’ socioeconomic status
Environment"Higher income correlated with children participating in more outdoor activities", the researchers note.
Norwegian youth threatened by Swedish gangs
The NordicsKnown criminal networks based in Sweden are described by the police as a serious threat in northern Norway.
Swedish police officers may be exempt from student loan repayments
Sweden“Police trainees should be able to have their student loans repaid or written off under certain conditions”, confirms the Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson.
Trump targeted in new attempted assassination while golfing in Florida
WorldFBI confirms arrest - 58-year-old Democratic supporter suspected in attack.
Gaming giants under fire for exploiting children’s spending habits
CultureFairplay, a US-based organization, is now calling for stricter rules to protect minors.
Teenagers’ brains aged faster during lockdowns
ScienceGirls' brains were significantly more affected than boys' by the lockdowns during the coronavirus crisis, according to a US study.
Teuton Systems offers smart privacy-focused technology – without compromise
TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
Swedish teachers worry about students having guns
SwedenOne in five secondary school teachers is afraid students will bring weapons to school.
Australia wants a lower age limit for social media
World“We want them to have real experiences with real people”, said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Swedish judges overloaded with work
SwedenSeven out of ten don't have enough time to do their jobs, which could lead to major societal problems.
Deep-sea mountains thought to be home to 20 undiscovered species
EnvironmentThe researchers hope that the findings can "help inform future policies, safeguarding these pristine environments for future generations".
Social worker gets 7 years for rape and robbery in Stockholm
SwedenSalar Zandi extorted sex and money from foreign prostitutes at knife- and gunpoint. He has now been sentenced to seven years and ten months in prison.
Swedish left party: “End all military cooperation with Israel”
SwedenNooshi Dadgostar argues that Israel is "trampling on international law" and that Sweden must therefore also boycott Israeli weapons.
Swedish insurance company: Fewer accidents on Friday the 13th
SwedenThe insurance company Folksam has reviewed all registered claims and says that the “unlucky day” seems to be just a persistent myth.
Pop star calls for an end to “Afro-hair discrimination”
Culture“Omission of hair as a protected characteristic from the law has facilitated everyday discrimination and the normalization of afro hair as inferior in every sphere of life”, they warn.